#324A62 Hex Color
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#324a62 is a dark, muted blue with a cool, ashy cast and low saturation. Its matte depth feels serious, controlled, and dependable, making it useful for finance, technology, government, or formal interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI base, though its subdued character can look muddy in large blocks. As a hex code, #324a62 supports white text at about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #324a62
What is #324a62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #324a62 is rgb(50, 74, 98), in HSL hsl(210, 32%, 29%) and in CMYK 49%, 24%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #324a62?
For a balanced palette, #324a62 pairs well with warm off-white, restrained brass, and burgundy, adding warmth while preserving its formal, low-key character across interfaces, editorial layouts, brand systems, and dark surfaces. Keep brighter accents limited.
Is #324a62 readable on white or black?
#324a62 has a 9.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.